Wow. April did not feel like it lasted more than a few days. Looking back at my year, it's kind of insane to think it's really wrapping up for good. If I'm completely, totally honest, I feel like I've just started. So, what happened in April? Well, the first week was over break, so I spent a lot of time drawing and getting my art ready for APEX! I'm trying to have an animation done for my presentation and hopefully 8 comics to show off my art development and my experience teaching at Rootstown Elementary. It's taking a lot of work so hopefully I can manage to get it all done in time! All of the work and commotion has me scrambling to stay on top of life and keep motivated. Burnout is real but I'm fighting the good fight! Being back in the classroom was very much a hit-the-ground-running scenario, right back into clay, my personal favorite project! All of the students seem so happy and excited to be working hands on, and I love all the conversations I get to have with everyone as I'm helping them out with their creations. Here's a few of them on the drying rack! It's amazing the difference in authority and perspective I have compared to my first days at Rootstown. Now, if I see any kind of problem or person needing help, I jump right in and take charge without prompting, and it's done wonders for keeping things in check and running smoothly. As long as I put my mind to it, it's really a lot easier than it seemed to get the kids to listen and respect you, as long as you show that you're really listening to them and respecting what they have to say, too. I've done a few more mini lessons, put together a powerpoint on ancient pottery, and have been doing lots and lots of one-on-one work, which is my favorite. I know most of the students by name now, and it's been the highlight of my day to sit down with them and work through their ideas step by step and see them come to life. It can be challenging to work with the rowdier kids, even more challenging to work with the shyest kids, but I'm learning how to go about different dispositions and what they're all responding to. I'm really going to miss seeing them every day! It has me thinking I might be a good camp counselor, if I ever get the opportunity. Besides clay and the little side projects, we've also done some life drawing, yarn painting, and general comics and storyboards. It's been so sweet seeing them respond to the art I show them and having them come up to me with their own proud creations! I'm so shocked it's almost over and so grateful for all the lessons and skills I've learned throughout my project. Now all I have to do is finish up my art projects on the side, get my presentation ready, and keep doing my best in the classroom. May is going to include finishing illustrations in the classroom, getting all of the kids work tidied up and ready to either be displayed or taken home, and of course saying goodbye and moving on to whatever's coming next. I'm excited to graduate but I'll be so sad to say goodbye! As always, I've been doing art commissions for money on the side, here's this month's art and commissioned works! Thank you for reading and sticking with me as I learn the ropes and what it means to be a teacher in the real world. I hope May is just as good as April was as I move on to life after Bio-Med! Thanks and have a great day :)
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